Tag Archives: Bar

Yes, It Exists: Frida Kahlo Soap

frida kahlo soap slice photo by gail worley
All Photo By Gail

Have you ever see a bar of soap as cute as this Frida Kahlo Cannabis Rose Artisan Soap Bar by Aura Artisan Soap? I can’t say that I have. I met owner and soap creator Aura de Leon recently at the White Label Expo, and she was so happy that I recognized Frida’s unique unibrow, which she has captured in her handcrafted soap that is a tribute to the legendary Mexican artist.

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Classic Maxell Tape Ad Recreated on LES Security Gate Mural

maxel tape ad mural by chris weller photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

Folks of a certain age will recall this now-iconic Maxell Tape Commercial (and its print counterpart) which first aired in 1979 and continued to resurface at random intervals for years. Widely known in the pop culture vernacular as the Blown-Away Guy, the ad’s featured-character is rather accurately depicted in this security gate mural by street artist Chris Weller.

blown away guy mural photo by gail worley

The storefront is home to the Marshall Stack Bar, which appears to still be open despite Covid. Good for them.

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Visit the mural and the bar at 66 Rivington Street, at the northwest corner of Rivington and Allen Streets.  The mural faces Allen Street.

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Ceiling Lighting at The Plaza Hotel Rose Club!

Plaza Lobby with Lighting
All Photos By Gail

If you’ve got a spare $100 burning a hole in your pocket, and have never had Afternoon Tea at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan, then you need to check that off your bucket list, because the experience is sublime. But if you find yourself at the Plaza for any reason at all, be sure to wander up to the Rose Club, which is the bar / jazz club on the mezzanine level just off the lobby, so you can check out the rad ceiling lighting!

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Arrive Without Traveling

Vacation
Photo By Gail

Spotted outside a Bar on Avenue A near 13th Street in NYC’s East Village.

How I Met Your Mother-Inspired Cocktails

How I Met Your Mother Cocktails
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This cleverly-name-drink menu was spotted outside McGee’s Pub, the bar that served as the inspiration for McLaren’s Pub on the hit TV series How I Met Your Mother. I wonder if they also host a Trivia Night?

McGee’s Pub and Restaurant is Located at 240 West 55th Street (Between Broadway and 8th Avenues) in Midtown Manhattan.